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Autism assessments for ASD and depression association

davidxxx111

Hi all

we’re trying to get an autism assessment for our 16yo daughter and a combined opinion as to whether it is likely she has depression in parallel.  It appears to be a bit of a minefield in terms of finding a suitable assessor.  Does anybody have any advice please in terms of how best to phrase this as we’ve been trying with many online places and are struggling mightily.  My daughter is not in a good place with this and we really don’t know what to do. 
thank you

david

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  • As i recently had my assessment through my work Bupa. 

    I needed to get a referral from my doctor before they would approve my assessment. I think that if you can convince whoever you're getting a referral from that you need a depression assessment as well. Then through a private route they should accommodate you. 

    I just got referred for an ASD assessment because I had already worked out that's what I needed. When I got my report back they said that i could have depression as I do have some tell tale signs. Despite that I don't think that I am depressed i'm just dealing with a lot. 

    Anyway I digress,  if the people who are doing the assessment are doing their job properly then they should let you know if they think that your daughter has depression. As it might be a more immediate issue than any ASD diagnosis. 

  • in reply to Kevmck

    Thanks Kevmck

    hopefully an honest assessment re ASD and depression will be imminent as an appointment now on Tuesday. 
    we will take the professional advice on next steps as well but agree depression is the more immediate concern.  Just hope our daughter is engaged in whatever is recommended

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  • in reply to Kevmck

    Thanks Kevmck

    hopefully an honest assessment re ASD and depression will be imminent as an appointment now on Tuesday. 
    we will take the professional advice on next steps as well but agree depression is the more immediate concern.  Just hope our daughter is engaged in whatever is recommended

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